Holbrook Primary School vs St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holbrook Primary School
Trowbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
227 students
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
Trowbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
| Measure | Holbrook Primary School Trowbridge, South West | St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1145 of 1,695 | #884 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10535 of 15,697 | #8229 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 227 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 69% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Trowbridge | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.holbrooktrowbridge.co.uk/ | www.st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.0 vs 38.2).
- •Holbrook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 55%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge is the larger school with 300 students compared with 227.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holbrook Primary School better than St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge ranks higher (49.0 vs 38.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holbrook Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Trowbridge and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holbrook Primary School: 227. St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holbrook Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge rank in South West?
Holbrook Primary School is 1145th of 1,695 and St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge is 884th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).